This site describes the construction of a home built, mid-engined car. First conceived in 1999 and inspired by cars such as the NCF Blitz and Onyx Tomcat. I finally began work this year(2005) with a friend, who is an Aircraft Engineer. Why Mistrale? Well, the author of 'A Year in Provence', described the Mistral as a "brutal, exhausting wind that can blow the ears off a donkey" - appropriate for a car with no roof, sides or windscreen. An 'e' was added as others have already used 'Mistral'
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
Slowly slowly....
At last a little progress! Spent a few hours this morning during which time I pressed the bearings in for both front wheels and had a play with the gear change. The linkage coming forward from the gearbox was too long and was fouling on the rear bulkhead so I removed this, shortened it and put it back. I also tried a new piece of nylon block for the rod to run in, which seemed to work well, if a little stiff. hopefully with the leverage of a gear stick, this will amount to nothing - time will tell I guess! i have this week off for the kids half term so I hope to get more done later in the week. The garage has been cleared in preparation of the big move.......
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